The Supreme Court will hear a petition today regarding the alleged discovery of partially burnt notes at the official residence of Delhi High Court Judge Justice Yashwant Verma.
New Delhi: The Supreme Court will hear a case today concerning the alleged discovery of partially burnt banknotes at the official residence of Delhi High Court Judge Justice Yashwant Verma. This incident has caused a nationwide stir, with lawyers from various bar associations bly reacting to it. Advocate Mathew Nedumpara has filed a petition in the Supreme Court demanding that the Delhi Police be directed to register an FIR in this matter.
Demand to Hand Over Investigation to Police
The petition argues that a three-judge committee by the Supreme Court is unnecessary in this case and that the police should be allowed to independently investigate. It also demands that the government take effective steps to enhance transparency in the judiciary and prevent corruption. The petition emphasizes the need to re-introduce the Judicial Standards and Accountability Bill proposed in 2010.
Meanwhile, on Thursday, a three-judge inquiry committee conducted a lengthy interrogation of Atul Garg, Director of the Delhi Fire Service. Garg had initially stated that no cash was found by fire brigade personnel at Justice Verma's residence, but a later viral video has cast doubt on this statement.
Bar Associations Demand Strict Action
Six High Court Bar Association presidents met Chief Justice Sanjeev Khanna, demanding strict action in this matter. The presidents of the Allahabad, Avadh, Gujarat, Kerala, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh High Court Bar Associations approached the Supreme Court, appealing for an FIR to be registered against Justice Verma and for a criminal investigation to be initiated.
Demand for Accountability in the Judiciary
Lawyers argue that this incident raises serious questions about the credibility of the judiciary. They demand that the rules governing the accountability of judges be made stricter to prevent such incidents from recurring. The lawyers contend that a fair and transparent investigation is necessary to maintain public trust in the judiciary.
